Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between £83 and £144 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £70 on Jetstar (18 Oct-25 Oct).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Queenstown flights typically cost between £83 and £144 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £70 on Jetstar (18 Oct-25 Oct).

Question 2

How popular is this Auckland to Queenstown flight route?

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The Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl flight path was viewed by 43 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 3

How long is the flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Auckland to Queenstown in about 1h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Auckland and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 636 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Queenstown round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar (£58), and Air New Zealand (£103) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Queenstown. Users have found that Jetstar is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown (average of £1,533). Flying from Auckland to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,257). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Queenstown

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The most flights from AKL to ZQN are scheduled on a Thursday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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While on average a flight from Auckland to Queenstown is generally £108, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £35. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay £58 for that flight.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Queenstown?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Queenstown are United Airlines (92%), EVA Air (86%) and Virgin Atlantic (86%).

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Auckland to Queenstown?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Queenstown?

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To save up to 111% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Auckland to Queenstown from £159 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £229 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, June can be a great choice for travel to Queenstown. Flights to Queenstown from Auckland in June are about £123 on average during June, but can be found for as low as £61.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to ZQN?

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Auckland to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Queenstown Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Queenstown from Auckland Intl. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) should be relatively easy as there are 45 daily flights to Queenstown from 2 different airlines. 1h 55m is how long a flight from Auckland to Queenstown Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Queenstown.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Auckland to Queenstown flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Queenstown from Auckland by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Queenstown from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Auckland to Queenstown flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£70
One-way from	£35
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£109
Good round-trip deal	£107 or less
Good one-way deal	£51 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£58	Average£115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£103	Average£169	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Queenstown from £35

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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